Saturday, December 1, 2012

stuff

I really have been thinking about things.
I just haven't put my fingers to the keyboard.

I can't get my head around the future of my blog. It seems not to fit with my design work - I'm afraid I'll offend someone or say something stupid and regret it.

So Lee and I discussed using a pseudonym - two of my writer friends do that. They have "day jobs" and have to look all buttoned up for those so they write under a different name.

Lee suggested "Rocky Mountains" - he'd heard of a stripper named that and thought it was pretty funny.
Funny it is.
But, I don't think it's a fit for me. Still, I about fell out of my chair laughing.

So, I'm still working on it.

Until then, here is something that made me happy this week.

I just got this photo from Susan Gilmore - she took it of a little powder room I did with Jean Rehkamp in Kenwood - it used to be a closet! I had this amazing old mirror in my collection and saw how perfect it was for this spot. This is an example of how magical a space can be when a client lets go. She just let us go for it. Look at the wallpaper! Silver leaf hand cut papers from Phillip Jeffries. And I love the old world curtain of linen.

The other thing that made me happy this week is watching the movie "Hugo" by Martin Scorcese and Johnny Depp - I fell in love with the lovely Isabelle and her outfit!

A Charleston Itinerary: Off the Beaten Path

Sneaker. Crazy hip shoe store in a gorgeous building with courtyard. Entry on King just north of Beaufain. Don't miss for the friendly, talented, but unlikely staff and unique collection of sneakers and way cool Italian shoes and sunglasses (check out the wooden ones!) Hold on to your wallet! :-) www.facebook.com/SneakerFF

Lucca Charleston. Their motto is "It's about the food." No kidding. In Elliotborough - way off the beaten path! www.luccacharleston.com/

Bon Banh Mi for lunch. Divine, fresh sandwiches. www.bonbanhmi.com

The Ordinary for dinner. Jumbo Flounder and Leek and Goat Cheese Tart with Olivata. OMG. www.eattheordinary.com (This one not so off the beaten path now that the NY Times and Elle Decor have discovered it, but the food and milling through the well-dressed crowds makes it worth it!)

Dell'z Deli (Mahi Wrap!) and Dell'z Juice Bar at the corner of Cannon and King. www.facebook.com/pages/Dellz-Deli/128999187132883

Magnolia Cemetery: 19th Century Cemetery home to many Confederate soldiers, renowned Charleston families. Lovely, peaceful, free from tourists. 10 minute drive out of the old city.